Intel Core i5-670 vs Intel Core i7-6920HQ

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Intel Core i5-670 or Intel Core i5-670 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-670 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-670, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6920HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Core i 6000H
1 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-670 Name Intel Core i7-6920HQ
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-670 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-670 is 3.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.73 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6920HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.46 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
3.73 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-670 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-670 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6920HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
10.1 Direct X 12
5 Generation 9
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2015
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
12 Execution units 24
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
24 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VC-1 Decode
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-670 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Clarkdale Architecture Skylake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 14 nm
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
305 $ Release price --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2015
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2